Red Cabbage Slaw with Feta, Cumin & Lime
Source: Nigella original
RED CABBAGE SLAW W/ FETA
CUMIN & LIME
Serves: 4
Prep: 15 min + 20m chill
DRESSING
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice (~1 lime)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- pinch cayenne (optional)
- 1 tsp honey or sugar
SLAW
- 6 c red cabbage, shredded fine
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 3 oz feta, crumbled
INSTRUCTIONS
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Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne, and honey in a small bowl.
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Shred red cabbage as finely as possible. Place in large bowl.
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Slice green onions, chop cilantro if using. Add to cabbage.
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Pour dressing over slaw. Toss well to coat everything.
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Let sit 20 min in fridge to soften cabbage slightly.
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Crumble feta over top just before serving. Toss gently.
NOTES
- No mayo! Oil + acid dressing keeps it light.
- Feta goes on last so it stays chunky.
- Add shredded carrot for extra color.
- Keeps 2 days in fridge (add feta when serving).
Nigella original 2026-04-26